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RCman

March 3rd, 2009, 16:37

Get some real tires :roflmao:
Swap to 99+intake and APN header
Brown Dog Motor Mounts
Get shorter rear shocks
Redo tranny lines
New radiator hoses
Durango Box + WJ PS pump (my box is on it's way out)

That should pretty much do it.

Doesn't compare to your "list" Bill :D

You are lucky, most of that stuff isn't required to still make the trip.
Oh, and don't try to compare. This isn't a biggest list wins contest, far from it!

Hammered

March 3rd, 2009, 16:40

New CB - Swap in Adj LCAs - ZJ tie rod - YJ front Brake lines ...tear out the AC and plumb / wire up the OBA.

wiretie

March 3rd, 2009, 16:49

Wanted to bring the Grand Cherokee this year to NAC-Fest but ended up selling that to a friend a few months ago. The wife doesn't want me bringing her 98XJ this time to RC so that only leaves the stock 94 Country I just bought. Replaced the entire passenger and driver floorboards. Added a JCR stage two rear bumper, towhooks up front, and front and rear Riddler diff covers.

Sooo it begins..things to get done: 1)Lift, 2)tires, 3)JCR stage 2 sliders in addition to a bunch of other stuff I'm sure I'm forgeting. Problem is I'm broke right now. I own a Jeep. Just Empty Every Pocket

ROBZ95Xj

March 3rd, 2009, 16:59

upper control arms
lower control arms
trackbar
shocks
rear locker and axle swap
tcase skid
brakelines

DONT ROLL IT!

lobsterdmb

March 3rd, 2009, 17:04

Move to NH

'96 XJ:
Swap tires on to my beadlocks
Install Suckdown winch
Install New steering
Frame Stiffners

'87 XJ
Wire for the winch
Install Hitch to replace pretzeled rear tow hook
Replace floors and bedline if I have time

I think were bringing both jeeps this year...

Andy in Pa.

March 3rd, 2009, 17:19

Do you even want to see my list? :D

I am truly jealous of a lot of you guys who have drivable XJs.

Bills list is:
Build an XJ..... from scratch...

RCman

March 3rd, 2009, 17:24

Bills list is:
Build an XJ..... from scratch...

HAHAHA! :roflmao:

Not really, here's sometime that I just threw together off the top of my head. I am 100% SURE there is stuff that I'm forgetting there. I might make it in time, right?

To Finish:
- Assembling the rear D60
- Front links/mounts
- Rear links/mounts
- Steering
- Plating the front of the unibody
- Rear Bumper
- Welding the roof together
- NSS cleaning- Rear coilover mounts
- Rear floor

To Start and Finish:
- Gear front D60 and assemble it
- Rocker panel replacement
- Enough of a cage to drive it
- Front bumper
- Buy/Mount Seats
- Rock rings on the H1s
- Mount tires
- Front shock mounts
- Buy/Install Entire fuel system
- Buy/Install Entire brake system
- Driveshafts
- Remount CB
- Paint everything

RCman

March 3rd, 2009, 17:25

Move to NH

That is a huge project in itself I can imagine.

lobsterdmb

March 3rd, 2009, 17:48

That is a huge project in itself I can imagine.

Well we close on the house next week.... I am not looking forward to moving everything.... Hopefully a couple buddies and a uhaul will take care of most of it. :D

Andy in Pa.

March 3rd, 2009, 17:56

Well we close on the house next week.... I am not looking forward to moving everything.... Hopefully a couple buddies and a uhaul will take care of most of it. :D

HAAA!!! You aint seen nothing yet.... just wait until your NEXT move.... there is a dis-advantage to buying a bigger house.... a bigger house = MORE STUFF!!!:viking::viking:

lobsterdmb

March 3rd, 2009, 19:09

HAAA!!! You aint seen nothing yet.... just wait until your NEXT move.... there is a dis-advantage to buying a bigger house.... a bigger house = MORE STUFF!!!:viking::viking:

54 acres=Last move ever :wave:

Justpunchit

March 3rd, 2009, 23:49

1) Install new coils
2) Actually have rear shocks
3) cup holders
4) fix rear locker
5) fix rockers

WOOOO I have the tiny winnie itsy bitsy list :)

5spd_xj

March 4th, 2009, 05:31

I need to spend lots. :confused1 And I need to come up with the money to get there... So yeah, I would need money, that's my main hurdle... Sympathy donations? :laugh3: PM for my paypal address. TIA, you guys are so great! haha

OverlandXJ

March 4th, 2009, 10:33

Some type of rocker protection. I dont want rails again, i'd like to form some steel just to cover the rockers.

Need to install hitch, and limiting straps. Some wiring work.

knuckle_buster

March 4th, 2009, 10:53

Need new tires, fix the t-case skid plate, replace the doors and rear hatch, and whatever else comes up.

5spd_xj

March 4th, 2009, 11:00

Why replace the doors? Just take em off :)

vetteboy

March 5th, 2009, 10:40

I think, for once, I don't have anything that needs to get done. :eek:

After logging well over 100 miles at the Hammers though I'll be going over everything anyway.

Begster

March 5th, 2009, 10:54

Hmm, lets see.

Get it driving first
Replace steering box
Plate frame rails
Modify and install gas tank skid
Take ARB bullbar off and redo mounts/cut for clearance/ sink lights into bumper
Install/hard wire winch
Build rear bumper/tire carrier
Modify Slickrock Gear quarterpanel guards and add integrated tail light boxes
Find out what bearings are making noise in rear axle and replace
Remove t-case and clean/fix or probably replace
Remove the broken crossmember bolt from the unirail so I can have more than 3 bolts holding it on.
New crossmember/skid
Get new upper ball joint sleeve to fix camber issue
Get 2 screws to screw the rear OX lever face down, so I don't have to hold my rear OX engaged
Fix the trackbar RE superflex joint that RE keeps sending me the wrong/poor quality parts for
New headlights/wire harness/fitchbox
Buy new tow straps, and only pull people if they have d-ring shackles.

I'm sure there will be more.

5spd_xj

March 5th, 2009, 12:58

Buy new tow straps, and only pull people if they have d-ring shackles

tow hooks FTL, right Mark?

Lets see...what have I got to do in order to get out there...

THINGS TO BUY
Pay for my tires/wheels
gears/install kit for the front 44
passenger side flat top knuckle
carrier for the front

THINGS TO DO
Set up gears in the front 44
Install alloys in the rear 44
Set up (ALL) brackets on the front end
build steering
Mount SXs on the beadlocks (should be fun)

and more I'm sure I'm forgetting.... wish me luck :)

Hackmeister

March 6th, 2009, 13:09

tow hooks FTL, right Mark?

you can also ask anthony's hatch!

MDXJ

March 6th, 2009, 16:13

buy and install cage and maybe beadlocks

nhrocker

March 7th, 2009, 01:32

Where to start? Probably forgetting a lot...

swap in new power steering pump
install 4.5" ps pulley
cut rear floor out/tube it/rear inner cagework
new fuel cell mount location
replace shocks
replace ujoints
replace outer axle tube seal
level lift
get 35's/maybe beadlocks
rewire door speakers
new subs
change oil/filter
do oil pan seals, oil pump, main seals
tube doors
make spare parts/spare tire mounts
fix economy or find second job to pay for all that and the trip itself...

Last one is the hardest...

5spd_xj

March 7th, 2009, 06:39

new subs

jeep go boom boom.

Hammered

March 7th, 2009, 11:19

1st: Get my head outta my ass

5spd_xj

March 7th, 2009, 11:54

well thats a good start. :)

nhrocker

March 7th, 2009, 14:34

jeep go boom boom.

It used to... Pulled the subs/box out of it while it was parked for a while to go in my car. Amp is still there just disconnected. I have a truck box for a pair of subs that I want to mount under my harness bar, just need subs for it. Hm, actually the stereo isn't working in the car right now, maybe I'll just put them back in the XJ? I can't stand long drives with no music.

Victor S.

March 7th, 2009, 16:32

Lets see:
1 Install new upper anf lower control arms
2 Get front driveshaft rebuilt
3 Get tires mounted
4 go wheeling

Supermanxj

March 8th, 2009, 19:22

Lets see.

Put Adj. Lca and Uca's on
Budget boost
remove 8.25 add D44 W/ aussie
Wheel adapters
Put on 33's... Need some bumpstop!!!!
remove carpet and trim
remove doors!!
replace rockers
Probably something I am missing but Such is life

Josh

STROKER

March 9th, 2009, 05:31

power steering pump (a real one) i think rear shocks, reconfigure fuel system, fix the dents hahaha :)

STROKER

Revised list:
1. replace entire steering assist set-up (will be ordering at the end of the month):tears:
2. relocate trackbar and steering assist ram
3. rear shocks
4. tweak fuel set-up
5. drivers door glass
6. new battery.
7. Tune-up oil, plugs, clean air filter

STROKER

asp

March 9th, 2009, 09:33

to buy:
steel for rockers
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe)
WJ swap stuff (from jcr, mostly)
taller coils

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners
fab new rockers
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them)
install taller coils
install rock krawler control arms
install new front driveshaft
(receive and) install new edelbrock shocks
install WJ steering and brakes stuff
re-fab new bumper mounts
fab new crossmember mounting system

maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time

MrShaft696

March 9th, 2009, 18:24

ok my lame list

1) upgrade steering & track bar to something other than stock
2) get a working temp gauge
3) i need damn rock rails, anyone selling any? Fn poor
4) im working on a gay mod where my cb speaker is mounted in the dash or console because i can never freaking hear the dumb crap people are saying.

asp

March 9th, 2009, 21:02

ok my lame list
3) i need damn rock rails, anyone selling any? Fn poor

fab some?

MoparManiac

March 9th, 2009, 21:06

Get some real tires DONE! Got some MTZs :D
Swap to 99+intake and APN header
Brown Dog Motor Mounts
Get shorter rear shocks DONE! Stock rear YJ shocks
Redo tranny lines
New radiator hoses
Durango Box + WJ PS pump (my box is on it's way out)
Recharge A/C (yes I'm a girl) DONE! Sort of...it still blows cold :D

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 06:14

Well damn you for making progress Colin!! :D

MoparManiac

March 10th, 2009, 06:59

Well damn you for making progress Colin!! :D

:roflmao:

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 07:17

Well, speaking of Colin's progress, I suppose I'm getting there too.

Lets see...what have I got to do in order to get out there...

THINGS TO BUY
Pay for my tires/wheels done
gears/install kit for the front 44
passenger side flat top knuckle found one!
carrier for the front done

THINGS TO DO
Set up gears in the front 44
Install alloys in the rear 44 almosstttt
Set up (ALL) brackets on the front end
build steering
Mount SXs on the beadlocks (should be fun)

and more I'm sure I'm forgetting.... wish me luck :)

Also, got an Aussie for the front axle this past weekend. Another thing added to list of to-do's is a rear disc conversion. Have an 8.8 at my house with discs, so I'll be going with that. Just need to order the teraflex spacers to go on the rear alloys when the bearings/seal get pressed on, and then that's as good as done...

MoparManiac

March 10th, 2009, 07:54

Well, speaking of Colin's progress, I suppose I'm getting there too.

Also, got an Aussie for the front axle this past weekend. Another thing added to list of to-do's is a rear disc conversion. Have an 8.8 at my house with discs, so I'll be going with that. Just need to order the teraflex spacers to go on the rear alloys when the bearings/seal get pressed on, and then that's as good as done...

Rear disc was well worth it and not too hard. I have it on my XJ44. If you need any help let me know!

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 08:06

I think I should be all set. How difficult was it to open up the center of the 8.8 rotors? Or would I just be better off getting the ZJ rotors and not deal with it at all?

Justpunchit

March 10th, 2009, 08:22

Here's my actual to do list before I go to NAC fest, after i sat down and went through my jeep I realized I have my work cut out for me.

Weld Exhaust Manifold
Install new style intake (finish porting, remove propper tabs
Install new positive cable (find solution for fuse box power)
Install winch, wire, and also build mounting point.
Create proper bumper tie-ins
Fix upper and lower shock mounts (rear)
Fabricate new axle shock mounts (front)
Install new coils (spacers perhaps)
Adjust radius arms, Trac bar, and Steering linkage accordingly
Repair Passenger seat mount
Repair rocker damge
Finish Hi-Lift mounting point on tire carrier
Inspect Hiems in steering
Grease all joints
Repaint misc pieces and pannels
Wire all accessories to power distribution block
Research ZJ viscus coupler (cooling system)
Inspect passenger side wheel bearing
Wire door speakers, fix hatch speakers
Replace drivers overhead speaker
CEL issue
Eliminate hatch rattle
Fix pin for tire carrier
Mount fire Englisher
Replace bolts on fuse block
First-aid kit
fix driver side door leak
Fabricate D-ring tabs (front bumper)

Other things that aren't necessary but I'd like to have done.

Shave rear pumpkin on Chrysler 8.25
Truss bottom section of D30 C's
Shackle relocation
Create storage solutions for tools and gear

Justpunchit

March 10th, 2009, 08:25

I think I should be all set. How difficult was it to open up the center of the 8.8 rotors? Or would I just be better off getting the ZJ rotors and not deal with it at all?

I did ZJ rotors..... ALOT easier IMO

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 08:27

Thanks for the heads up, it seemed like it would be alot easier...

knuckle_buster

March 10th, 2009, 09:55

1st: Get my head outta my ass

That would be an important thing to do, since you need to be able to see where heck you are going!

chedisme

March 10th, 2009, 09:59

Ive got to:

Get a new crossmember and install it.
Fix my T-case mount.
Get my rear bumper hardware and bolt it up.

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 10:00

man oh man am I jealous of some of these "projects" hehe

damn! that reminds me of another thing, I need to re-install my OBA setup. the list growssss. :soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:

MoparManiac

March 10th, 2009, 11:18

GIT'R DONE!

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 11:31

Yeah. I just learned that this coming Saturday, IF I work, will be my last Saturday working :D :D :D :D I'm suuuper excited to actually be able to have a weekend day off, I can start to get the ball rollin a little more!!

SeansBlueXJ

March 10th, 2009, 12:53

Besides the usual lube up stuff. Cooling system flush etc,

-Get/install Front recovery.
-Install JKS Shackles
-Get/install as much oem armor etc (Hey my small built DD can't get beat around even if I do run light trails.)

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 12:58

Sure it can... You just run the risk of it turning into mine ;)

SeansBlueXJ

March 10th, 2009, 13:28

Sure it can... You just run the risk of it turning into mine ;)

Yeah but work is 60 miles each way every day... need to get here and home.

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 13:34

And that's why I own 2 jeeps now :conceited

SeansBlueXJ

March 10th, 2009, 15:29

And that's why I own 2 jeeps now :conceited

Working on it... one jeep at a time. 2 XJ's at the house both DD for now.

billyjp2

March 10th, 2009, 15:50

my jeep is ready, lets wheel

5spd_xj

March 10th, 2009, 16:59

you suck :roflmao:

asp

March 11th, 2009, 07:35

i ordered everything i need from JKS last night and a header too... going to order some RE parts, summit machine flex joints and tube inserts, and the go-fer-it inserts today.

that leaves the actual WJ oem parts left to purchase, and that's it. (other than steel to fix rust and reinforce...)

5spd_xj

March 11th, 2009, 07:56

I'm gonna cut it close I think lol :laugh3:

asp

March 11th, 2009, 10:52

flex joints, tube adapters, RE parts, LH/RH 34-16 rod is ordered...

all that's left to buy is steel, goferit inserts, and oem WJ parts.

then i have to install it all haha.

MrSimon

March 16th, 2009, 08:26

Properly adjust my UCAs and LCAs
Paint and install bumpers and sliders
Install front Aussie
Rear SOA
Paint the truck
New shocks

STROKER

March 16th, 2009, 12:19

Revised list:
1. replace entire steering assist set-up ordered & waiting
2. BUILD & relocate trackbar and steering assist ram
3. rear shocks
4. tweak fuel set-up
5. drivers door glass
6. new battery.
7. Tune-up oil & filter, plugs, clean air filter

STROKER

STROKER

Ricker

March 16th, 2009, 19:03

My rig was there on Sat. Tested & ready...

Supermanxj

March 16th, 2009, 20:28

Lets see.

Put Adj. Lca and Uca's on
Budget boost
remove 8.25 add D44 W/ aussie
Wheel adapters
Put on 33's... Need some bumpstop!!!!
remove carpet and trim
remove doors!!
replace rockers
frt. LCA skids...CHECK!!!
Probably something I am missing but Such is life

Josh

ROBZ95Xj

March 18th, 2009, 18:03

upper control arms DONE!
lower control arms DONE!
trackbar DONE!
shocks
rear locker and axle swap
tcase skid
brakelines

DONT ROLL IT!
got a few things done today, also got to add new tires to the list

D.I.T.A

March 19th, 2009, 13:34

1) install lift
2) install better skidplating
3) install cb radio
4) install oba
5) install air horn
6) replace radiator
7) fix exhaust add lots of heats sheilds
8) fix bumper
9) find a place for a spare
10) add front recovery point
11) put together a tool and spare parts bin
12) go wheeling

xcalibur223

March 20th, 2009, 16:18

here's mine
1. install lift
2. change out all tre's
3. change out all fluids
4. actually put on a front bumper
5. tow points for front
6. need new tires and full size spare
7. possibly put in cb?

asp

March 22nd, 2009, 19:38

to buy:
steel for rockers
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe)
WJ swap stuff mostly paid for, still need rotors, pads, TREs, lower WJ BJ's, and unit bearings
taller coils DONE

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners
fab new rockers/rock rails
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them)
install taller coils DONE
install and adjust rock krawler control arms DONE
install new front driveshaft
install new edelbrock shocks FRONT'S DONE
install WJ steering and brakes stuff
re-fab new bumper mounts
fab new crossmember mounting system?
LCA skids?
install RE SS lines DONE
install new D30 seals DONE

maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time bought the pucks, still need to drill them, but the coil buckets are drilled and tapped for 7/16-20

getting there... got a lot done this week. probably will work on it almost every weekend. stinks having to go home to and from school... and it being the DD. can't really leave it in pieces.

Supermanxj

March 22nd, 2009, 20:02

Lets see.

Put Adj. Lca and Uca's on check
Budget boost acos on
remove 8.25 add D44 W/ aussie
Wheel adapters check
Put on 33's... Need some bumpstop!!!! 33's check. bumpstop on front... Check
remove carpet and trim
remove doors!!
replace rockers
LCA skids.Check!
Probably something I am missing but Such is life

Josh

asp

March 24th, 2009, 21:44

to buy:
steel for rockers
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe)
WJ swap stuff mostly paid for, still need rotors, pads, TREs, lower WJ BJ's, and unit bearings
taller coils DONE

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners
fab new rockers/rock rails
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them)
install taller coils DONE
install and adjust rock krawler control arms DONE
install new front driveshaft OLD ONE REMOVED
install new edelbrock shocks FRONT'S DONE
install WJ steering and brakes stuff
re-fab new bumper mounts
fab new crossmember mounting system?
LCA skids?
install RE SS lines DONE
install new D30 seals DONE

maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time FRONT DONE

i developed DW in the course of the week, so this weekend any and all loose joints/bearings/ends are being taken care of. both upper ball joints are toast so i'm changing all of them, the UCA axle bushings are getting changed, caster will get re-adjusted, new steering box will go in too...

oh, and the new exhaust manifold is going to go in too. and the new edelbrock rear shocks

it's getting there. my list is bigger than i originally thought.

GI-John

March 24th, 2009, 22:06

Replace bent steering
Install Drop Pitman arm
Replace sagging RE springs and re-adjust driveline angles
Install new rear shocks
Install headliner
Wire up in cab winch remote
Install new door seals
full tune up
rotate tires
make speakers work again
get alignment (firestone hates me because of the lifetime alignment) (had it for 10 years)
source and install syn winch rope/fairlead

And probably 15 more items that are on my "to do" list

asp

March 29th, 2009, 22:23

to buy:
steel for rockers
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe)
WJ swap stuff mostly paid for, still need rotors, pads, TREs, lower WJ BJ's, and unit bearings
taller coils DONE

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners
fab new rockers/rock rails
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them)
install taller coils DONE
install and adjust rock krawler control arms DONE
install new front driveshaft DONE
install new edelbrock shocks FRONT'S DONE
install WJ steering and brakes stuff
re-fab new bumper mounts
fab new crossmember mounting system?
LCA skids?
install RE SS lines DONE
install new D30 seals DONE

maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time FRONT DONE

i developed DW in the course of the week, so this weekend any and all loose joints/bearings/ends are being taken care of. both upper ball joints are toast so i'm changing all of them, the UCA axle bushings are getting changed, caster will get re-adjusted, new steering box will go in too...
fixed

oh, and the new exhaust manifold is going to go in too. and the new edelbrock rear shocks exhaust manifold in

it's getting there. my list is bigger than i originally thought.

SeansBlueXJ

March 30th, 2009, 09:49

Ok to add to my list... If i can get it done. As hooks and armor is more important. Install my newly aquired Dana 44!

Andy in Pa.

March 30th, 2009, 21:55

Got a few things done over the past few weeks...

1. Lower the XJ a little (cut the front springs, and rebuild the rear leafs)Rear leafs are Done, gotta cut the springs a little
2. Put in the gauge package into the XJ, change sensors DONE
3. Change the CPS in the XJ (can you tell which Jeep is getting neglected?) DONE
4. Put a winch bumper/winch on the MJ.
5. Figure out rear shock mounts on the XJ/fab it up

Probably more.... there is PLENTY of time to break parts between now and NAC-Fest...:D:D

5spd_xj

April 1st, 2009, 06:34

THINGS TO BUY
Pay for my tires/wheels done
gears/install kit for the front 44
passenger side flat top knuckle ordering Reid knuckles
carrier for the front done

THINGS TO DO
Set up gears in the front 44
Install alloys in the rear 44 DONEEE
Set up (ALL) brackets on the front end started
build steering FINALLY got the DOM from ballistic
Mount SXs on the beadlocks (should be fun)<<monday

and some new additions.. :doh:

Get 8.8 backing plates bolted up, install 2 PS exploder soft lines, install pads. Already got the ZJ rotors drilled for a 5 on 5.5 pattern...

I've decided to buy new knuckles from Reid Racing, so I need to order those bad boys up and swap em onto the housing.

uninstall blocks, install shackles

order alloys for the front, I think I'm going with the Nitro inners/outers with Alloy X joints....suggestions/comments there maybe??

get a set of spare hubs

probably gonna need a set of wheel spacers for the front. anyone got any 5 on 5.5" spacers hanging around???

MoparManiac

April 1st, 2009, 07:21

Alloy X joints....suggestions/comments there maybe??

I know when I was buying new u-joints for mine back in October I was going to get these and called Dave at Northridge4x4. He told me they were having problems with them shearing the trunion. Not sure if they fixed this issue or not? I know Mark is running them in his D44, though hes only gone on 1 run with them.

5spd_xj

April 1st, 2009, 07:28

hmm, alright. I don't want to pay for super joints or CTMs just yet, but these were supposedly between the strength of a 760x and a CTM, figured it would be a good compromise for now. I'll look into that though, thanks for the heads up

MrShaft696

April 1st, 2009, 08:12

So I got zj steering from the yard over the weekend, & a new trackbar. So those are my big projects!

5spd_xj

April 1st, 2009, 08:15

If ya weren't hours away I'd let ya work on my jeep too, if that's all ya got to do!! ;)

Rob Mayercik

April 1st, 2009, 11:43

For me:

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed In process
3. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
4. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy
5. Select/Acquire/Install new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised)
6. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
7. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
8. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)

I think that's all the necessaries and optionals - now to see how much I'll actually get done.

Rob

asp

April 1st, 2009, 13:29

For me:

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed In process

got any pics of this? these are both on my list.

MDXJ

April 1st, 2009, 13:36

http://pics.livejournal.com/egon/pic/0002zr1f
best shot of the rockers

asp

April 1st, 2009, 18:07

looks like 2x6 or maybe 2x5?

MDXJ

April 1st, 2009, 18:19

2x6

2000bluexj

April 1st, 2009, 21:48

Pretty set on going down this year at least for one day of wheelin.
My List:
1) Order 2 new tires,next week
2) Finish rear quarter cut and fold. maybe tomorrow?
3) Rebuild the heim or get RE HD tracbar
4) Lower control arm bushings
5) Fix front diff and install, tomorrow
6) Get spare shafts and joints
7) Flush cooling system, trans service, T-case service
8) Maybe add bumpstop
9) Go through everything to find more stuff

Rob Mayercik

April 2nd, 2009, 11:30

best shot of the rockers

For the record, the pic is of MDXJ's rig, but he did the same rocker conversion on mine, and is working on my quarters too. He does do nice work, doesn't he?

asp

April 2nd, 2009, 12:44

For the record, the pic is of MDXJ's rig, but he did the same rocker conversion on mine, and is working on my quarters too. He does do nice work, doesn't he?
i didn't think that was your rig, but it does indeed look good. i think i'm going to do mine with 2x4... maybe 2x5. i really don't know yet. i had a 6ft section of 2x6 that i traded away. i almost wish i kept it though... i really have no idea right now... :confused: i've looked at a bunch of others' build threads of this and can't decide. i like formatt's though, i'll say that. (link (http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=55727))

RCman

April 2nd, 2009, 13:55

i i had a 6ft section of 2x6 that i traded away. i almost wish i kept it though...
It'll get put to good use. :D

MrSimon

April 3rd, 2009, 06:36

For the record, the pic is of MDXJ's rig, but he did the same rocker conversion on mine, and is working on my quarters too. He does do nice work, doesn't he?

LoL - thats kind of funny. I've seen both your Jeeps in person and that post and pic threw me off for a second until I figured it out. There for a minute I thought, "Man, Rob went crazy over the past few months" :looney:

Are your rockers now air tanks like his are?

And yes, he does very good work. He fixed my striker plate perfectly!!

JeepinCoastie

April 3rd, 2009, 08:36

knuckle_buster

April 3rd, 2009, 09:08

JeepinCoastie

April 3rd, 2009, 09:31

what kind of problem do you have with the headlights?

only work with high beams ...

lights replaced
relays replaced
headlight switch replaced
Multi-function switch replaced

idk ?

MrShaft696

April 3rd, 2009, 09:38

If ya weren't hours away I'd let ya work on my jeep too, if that's all ya got to do!! ;)

haha yeah I hardly have the time to do those few things, living in a townhouse, I always have to go to other places to work on it, pain in the balls.

5spd_xj

April 3rd, 2009, 09:43

Ahh, yeah, that sucks :( When I move out, I told my girlfriend that my ONLY two requirements are a NH address and a garage, the rest is 100% up to her heh

SeansBlueXJ

April 3rd, 2009, 11:29

Ahh, yeah, that sucks :( When I move out, I told my girlfriend that my ONLY two requirements are a NH address and a garage, the rest is 100% up to her heh

I had similar requests, i needed a garage, or a larger driveway. I currently have had 4xj's and a crew cab fullsize in my new driveway with nobody blocked in. I love my new driveway

js_customs

April 3rd, 2009, 12:34

My endless list of crap to do..

1) replace upper and lower ball joints- doing those tomorrow
2) replace my LCA's
3) drill/tap new holes for rear bumpstops and put them back in
4) Get 4.56 gears installed in the D30 and D44- just ordered gears/install kits today from national drivetrain :)
5) Get ARB installed in the 44
6) disc conversion on the D44 (hopefully)
7) make up some brackets to bolt my sub down so it doesnt slide around
8) get a transfer case skidplate and sye and install them
9) install gas tank skid plate
10) get OBA done

Not sure if I'll get to the disc conversion in time, I might just buy a new set of shoes for the 44 and just run it for a while. I'm not sure if I'll have the funds to get the SYE or transfer skid plate since my axles are more important, but we'll see.

Rob Mayercik

April 3rd, 2009, 14:43

LoL - thats kind of funny. I've seen both your Jeeps in person and that post and pic threw me off for a second until I figured it out. There for a minute I thought, "Man, Rob went crazy over the past few months" :looney:

Are your rockers now air tanks like his are?

And yes, he does very good work. He fixed my striker plate perfectly!!

No, mine aren't set up for tanker duty.

asp

April 6th, 2009, 07:54

i think a few people added a few things to their list this weekend. i'll let them post back...

5spd_xj

April 6th, 2009, 15:07

haha. YEAH they did. hey anthony...since my jeep won't be done by then, you're welcome to A. come up here and check out the jeepy, and at the same time. B. steal my on board air so you can have it for the trip :) if ya had 5 on 5.5 i'd let you steal the beadlocks too :laugh3:

vwJarhead

April 6th, 2009, 18:49

Would love to get this done before NACFEST...

OK, So I have bitten off way more than I can chew and I have not even started yet. I have 2 "built" D44 complete axles, A TnT Y-Link, Springs, Leafs, Shackles and Unibody stiffeners to put on a 90 4 door... Anybody in the Maryland area(vehicle is in West Friendship, Howard Co.) willing to help with the project. Welding skills a BIG PLUS! More than willing to return the favor and YES THIS IS A TRAIL RIG, NOT A MALL KRAWLER! I have a weird schedule though. Wed. and Thurs. off
Also the work will be done outside on blacktop. I have access to air tools and we will have a compressor to run them. Can also compensate with food, beer, and possibly some cash. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I can turn a wrench but I know when to ask for help. Post or message if interested and willing.

MoparManiac

April 7th, 2009, 20:05

Get some real tires DONE! Got some MTZs
Swap to 99+intake and APN header
Brown Dog Motor Mounts
Get shorter rear shocks DONE! Stock rear YJ shocks
Redo tranny lines
New radiator hoses
Durango Box + WJ PS pump (my box is on it's way out)
Recharge A/C (yes I'm a girl) DONE! Sort of...it still blows cold

So...those are done but now I either need to regear the front or HOPEFULLY buy Liza's HP44.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll241/olliepopyo/IMG_3177.jpg

OverlandXJ

April 7th, 2009, 20:45

^^^^ Ouch.

What ratio?

Edit: never mind, now i see your sig.

chedisme

April 8th, 2009, 11:26

Ive got to:

Get a new crossmember and install it.
Fix my T-case mount.
Get my rear bumper hardware and bolt it up.

I got my tnt hd belly pan bolted up, but now I get this horrible clunking noise from under my feet when I start the thing up and when I take off from a dead stop. and I did tighten my t_case down all the way. so next on the list is to fix what ever is making that sound.

new list:
fix sound
replace T-case rear seal.
get nut strips and hardware for bumper

not important but:
get my new hella's wired up

Fullsizexj

April 8th, 2009, 14:07

all I need to do is load it on the trailer

OverlandXJ

April 8th, 2009, 15:02

all I need to do is load it on the trailer

Cool, you decided to bring the rig eh.

Fullsizexj

April 8th, 2009, 15:05

yeah, I am gonna have fun this year since I am not competing, I have this trip planned and another in July but it is local so it won't be a strain, just gotta take it easier than I am used to for a while is all

Rob Mayercik

April 9th, 2009, 06:52

Little update:

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend)
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed Done!!
3. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
4. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy
5. Select/Acquire/Install new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised)
6. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
7. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
8. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)
9. (New) Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM - expect to order a "Gravel Maker" from RuffStuff by weekend.
10. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails) In Process

Hammered

April 10th, 2009, 09:27

got my V8 ZJ tie rod in / Allignment done. Ordered new swaybar brackets & bushings (not that that helps Offroad... but maybe helps me get there safely)

Gonna order UCAs, Probably RC. that will be done this week.

Still need the YJ front brake lines but thats a trip to napa so... last thing is rear brakes. Damn drums... Bring the suck.

STROKER

April 11th, 2009, 11:31

Revised list:
1. replace entire steering assist set-up...DONE
2. relocate and make a new trackbar...DONE
3. relocate steering assist ram...DONE
4. rear shocks...not sure of yet...
5. tweak fuel set-up
6. drivers door glass
7. new battery...DONE
8. Tune-up oil, plugs, clean air filter...DONE

STROKER

JeepinCoastie

April 11th, 2009, 11:47

i got so much shit to do I'm gonna probably have to back out ...

-Fix rusted out floors
-rebuild drive shafts and replace u-joins in axle
-Rebuild 8.25 with Detroit and 4.56 sitting in my back yard, install it
and re-gear front D30
or
diagnose noise in current rear and fix Taken Care of See List
-rear tow point
-fight electrical gremlin with headlights...

and Im sure there's other stupid lil crap ...

cracked my windshield the other day so guess I'll have to do that before I go ...

oh yea and come up with money to fund all this and get there...:clap:

just been a crappy year ...

Well maybe I will just have to go ...

Finally got it back on the road

BRAND NEW
Steering Pump, Pulley, and hose
4 TRE'S
Water Pump
Thermostat
Thermostat housing
Upper and Lower Radiator Hose
Belt
Alternator
Rebuilt Both Drive Shafts - U joints and Both CV Joints (clunk i tough was axle was drive shaft)

Home Done Alignment

Drives Like a Dream .... well for a Turd ... :dunce:

OverlandXJ

April 11th, 2009, 13:53

Some type of rocker protection. I dont want rails again, i'd like to form some steel just to cover the rockers.

Need to install hitch, and limiting straps. Some wiring work.

Trailer hitch done.

asp

April 11th, 2009, 23:08

to buy:
steel for rockers
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe)
WJ swap stuff mostly paid for, still need rotors, pads, TREs, lower WJ BJ's, and unit bearings
taller coils DONE

didn't end up doing anything on this list, but i put a new heim joint in the track bar, re-bled the brakes and fixed a bent/loose caliper bolt and fabbed up a cat-back exhaust... not a bad day, overall. slow, and with beers. so it was a good day. i'm getting there...

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners
fab new rockers/rock rails
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them)
install taller coils DONE
install and adjust rock krawler control arms DONE
install new front driveshaft
install new edelbrock shocks FRONT'S DONE
install WJ steering and brakes stuff
re-fab new bumper mounts
fab new crossmember mounting system?
LCA skids?
install RE SS lines DONE
install new D30 seals DONE

maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time bought the pucks, still need to drill them, but the coil buckets are drilled and tapped for 7/16-20

Begster

April 13th, 2009, 10:55

Balls, am I the only one who hasn't checked anything off their list yet?

STROKER

April 13th, 2009, 15:12

Balls, am I the only one who hasn't checked anything off their list yet?

Yes, yes you are, what are you waiting for. June will be here before you know it. Hurry, hurry :nono:

STROKER

ROBZ95Xj

April 13th, 2009, 19:12

i gave up on the list, i add more stuff then i check off

asp

April 13th, 2009, 19:42

you should finish one jeep at a time.

MoparManiac

April 13th, 2009, 19:45

I have some more to add, though I finished my 99+ intake and APN header swap.

Pickup HP44 :D
Gear it to 4.88 (Bill and Mark agreed to help. Thanks guys!)
Fab up OTK steering for now with stock Ford knuckles and 1-ton ends (Ross is going to help, thanks man!)
Buy superior evos for XJ44
Get new 5x5.5 wheels
Bolt it all on :D

vetteboy

April 14th, 2009, 15:42

Balls, am I the only one who hasn't checked anything off their list yet?

You could be in my situation...I've been wheeling the hell outta the rig so far this year in an attempt to generate a list. :wierd:

RCman

April 14th, 2009, 16:14

You could be in my situation...I've been wheeling the hell outta the rig so far this year in an attempt to generate a list. :wierd:
Lucky S.O.B. !

MrShaft696

April 15th, 2009, 08:41

I paid to go to the event, that was on my list for a while

Rob Mayercik

April 15th, 2009, 15:38

New update:

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend)
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed Done!!
3. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
4. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy
5. Select/Acquire/Install new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised)
6. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
7. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
8. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)
9. (New) Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM - Ordered/Shipped (man, Dan's fast on the draw!)
10. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails) In Process
11. Register Done!!

vetteboy

April 15th, 2009, 17:11

9. (New) Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM - Ordered/Shipped (man, Dan's fast on the draw!)

Definitely one of the best vendors for fast customer service. I once placed an order with him online and he called me less than a minute later with a few questions and to tell me it would ship that afternoon. :D

lobsterdmb

April 15th, 2009, 23:01

You could be in my situation...I've been wheeling the hell outta the rig so far this year in an attempt to generate a list. :wierd:

If your bored, you can come on over to my house and work on my junk.... i'll supply the beer

js_customs

April 16th, 2009, 11:49

My endless list of crap to do..

1) replace upper and lower ball joints- DONE
2) replace my LCA's
3) drill/tap new holes for rear bumpstops and put them back in: DOING THIS WEEKEND
4) Get 4.56 gears installed in the D30 and D44- just ordered gears/install kits today from national drivetrain :)
5) Get ARB installed in the 44
6) disc conversion on the D44 (hopefully)
7) make up some brackets to bolt my sub down so it doesnt slide around: DOING THIS WEEKEND ALSO
8) get a transfer case skidplate and sye and install them
9) install gas tank skid plate
10) get OBA done

Also, need to do a few more things...

11.) Replace coils
12.) replace steering box & steering shaft

I'm not getting too far on my list either...most of it is stuff I can't do at school so I'm gonna have to wait til I go home in a few weeks.

MrShaft696

April 17th, 2009, 07:51

hah I just noticed i had 2 broken leafs! one on each side, same one. So I picked up some s10 leafs used yesterday and I am going to have to re-do the spring pack yet again.

CountryXJer

April 19th, 2009, 08:58

Nutting seps routine maintenance.:clap:

Andy in Pa.

April 20th, 2009, 07:30

Nutting seps routine maintenance.:clap:

*cough*cough* Don't you have long arms to install?? *cough*cough*

vetteboy

April 20th, 2009, 07:53

I need to remove an inch-think layer of coal mud from my entire vehicle. To me this is a more daunting and crappy task than most of the mods I've done to the damn thing.

Prerunning/racing at Rausch is dirty work, but someone's gotta do it. :D

Begster

April 20th, 2009, 10:53

Yay, I can actually do this.

Hmm, lets see.

Get it driving first - It drove to Foxboro yesterday
Replace steering box - Done
Plate frame rails - Might not happen
Modify and install gas tank skid
Take ARB bullbar off and redo mounts/cut for clearance/ sink lights into bumper - Bumper is cut apart, holes made, brackets and everything are done, it just has to get welded all up
Install/hard wire winch - Will happen once bumper gets back together, now that the winch can actually fit in there again
Build rear bumper/tire carrier
Modify Slickrock Gear quarterpanel guards and add integrated tail light boxes
Find out what bearings are making noise in rear axle and replace
Remove t-case and clean/fix or probably replace
Remove the broken crossmember bolt from the unirail so I can have more than 3 bolts holding it on.
New crossmember/skid - Picking one up in a couple of hours
Get new upper ball joint sleeve to fix camber issue
Get 2 screws to screw the rear OX lever face down, so I don't have to hold my rear OX engaged
Fix the trackbar RE superflex joint that RE keeps sending me the wrong/poor quality parts for
New headlights/wire harness/fitchbox - partially done
Buy new tow straps, and only pull people if they have d-ring shackles.

MrShaft696

April 20th, 2009, 19:57

*cough*cough* Don't you have long arms to install?? *cough*cough*

haha I asked the same last time I saw him & he gave me run around haha... Nac fest 2010 maybe..

lobsterdmb

April 20th, 2009, 20:04

haha I asked the same last time I saw him & he gave me run around haha... Nac fest 2010 maybe..

Maybe he should sell them to me... they would look mighty fine on my jeep :wave:

knuckle_buster

April 21st, 2009, 10:37

Maybe he should sell them to me... they would look mighty fine on my jeep :wave:

I'll thumb-restle you for them ! :thumbup:

Rob Mayercik

April 21st, 2009, 15:40

Whaddya know, I have another update!

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend)
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed Done!!
3. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
4. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy
5. Select/Acquire/Install new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised) Trigger pulled - bumper is on order
5a. (New) Pick color to paint bumper when it arrives
5b. (New) Paint the doggone thing.
6. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
7. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
8. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)
9. (New) Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM - Ordered/Shipped (man, Dan's fast on the draw!)
10. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails) In Process
11. Register Done!![/quote]

Andy in Pa.

April 23rd, 2009, 09:22

Gettin closer...

1. Lower the XJ a little (cut the front springs, and rebuild the rear leafs)Done
2. Put in the gauge package into the XJ, change sensors DONE
3. Change the CPS in the XJ (can you tell which Jeep is getting neglected?) Done
4. Put a winch bumper/winch on the MJ. Got the winch bumper, need to paint/mount
5. Figure out rear shock mounts on the XJ-- Design done, tying it into the existing cage.... gonna be bada$$

lobsterdmb

April 23rd, 2009, 09:25

Move to NH Kind of done (most of our stuff is there)

'96 XJ:
Swap tires on to my beadlocks
Install Suckdown winch
Install New steering
Frame Stiffners

'87 XJ
Wire for the winch
Install Hitch to replace pretzeled rear tow hook
Replace floors and bedline if I have time

I still have lots to do...

knuckle_buster

April 23rd, 2009, 10:34

Okay, I finally fixed the ARB compressor, so my heep dose'nt sound like it's farting every 5 minutes.:passgas: ( had a few leaks to take care of ).

MrShaft696

April 23rd, 2009, 10:49

Okay, I finally fixed the ARB compressor, so my heep dose'nt sound like it's farting every 5 minutes.:passgas: ( had a few leaks to take care of ).

if your done, go take of your doors or something

knuckle_buster

April 24th, 2009, 17:22

if your done, go take of your doors or something

Nah.......doors with dents are pretty! Anyways, I need to replace a cracked rotor now, will get that done this weekend.

ROBZ95Xj

April 25th, 2009, 19:06

upper control arms
lower control arms
trackbar
shocks
rear locker and axle swap-DONE!
tcase skid
brakelines-rears done, need to order frts

DONT ROLL IT!
crossed off a few things today, but got a couple more to add

frt bumper
frt brakelines
motor&trans mounts

vetteboy

April 25th, 2009, 20:03

Rain over the last week took care of most of my mud situation.

The remainder can wait until after wheelin next weekend, because it's supposed to be a sloppy mess out there again. I think I like this excuse because you can always find somewhere at Rausch that is a sloppy mess.

I had some pretty bad rattles and clanks, turned out to be nothing more than a few loose jam nuts and johnny joint bolts that hadn't seen a wrench since April 2007. Guess all this 'high speed' stuff is finally knocking some things loose. Good to go!

Time to start trying to generate a list again.

OverlandXJ

April 26th, 2009, 20:52

Looks like i blew a rear main seal, think i have a spare in garage.

vetteboy

April 26th, 2009, 22:55

Looks like i blew a rear main seal, think i have a spare in garage.

All you've done is initiated the gravity-assisted continuously-recirculating oil change.

I've been a participant of that program for years, it's fine.

MrShaft696

April 27th, 2009, 05:40

All you've done is initiated the gravity-assisted continuously-recirculating oil change.

I've been a participant of that program for years, it's fine.

Thats part of the reason the 4.0 can hold so much damn oil

OverlandXJ

April 27th, 2009, 07:56

All you've done is initiated the gravity-assisted continuously-recirculating oil change.

I've been a participant of that program for years, it's fine.

I just installed a new RMS a year or two ago. It started leaking on my way to SC a few months ago, and started leaking and smoking heavily yesterday coming back from a camping trip.

I'm not a fan of marking everywhere i park.. i'll need to fix it.

PosiDave

May 4th, 2009, 22:46

-Coils
-T-Case Drop
-Leafs
-Drop Brackets
-Brake Lines
-Exhaust
-Clutch (Done)
- Take my doors off
you know just a bit. and then hopefully I can get off work.

Begster

May 5th, 2009, 06:27

Well, it looks like my water pump is shot, and my radiator is clogged. Those need to get replaced, and a tranny cooler is getting added.

vetteboy

May 5th, 2009, 10:49

Time to start trying to generate a list again.

Nothing to add after last weekend.

I'm gonna try to accelerate this process a little bit...I signed up to run the Uwharrie 4x4cross race over Memorial Day Weekend. Should be a good time. :D

warrior

May 5th, 2009, 17:58

Add a couple more inches to my front bump stops.
limit straps, chain will work if I run out of time.
Rocker protection.
trim a little out of the rear flare.
try to make a rear bumper.

MrShaft696

May 7th, 2009, 12:07

Biggest thing I have to do is now take my leaf packs apart & replace a broken leaf in each pack, same damn one in each pack snapped it half it looks like, dont know how long ive been driving like that.

Rob Mayercik

May 12th, 2009, 10:40

Got something done this weekend:

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend) One coat brushed on, thinking one more to go.
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed Done!!
3. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
4. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy
5. Select/Acquire/Install new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised) Trigger pulled - bumper is on order
5a. (New) Pick color to paint bumper when it arrives Color picked - hammerite silver, with black shackle tabs (to be reminiscient of my Laredo bumper with pusher pads)
5b. (New) Paint the doggone thing.
6. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
7. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
8. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder Connectors/fuse holder laid in, just need the wire
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)
9. (New) Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM - Painted and ready to install - gotta get a lubelocker now.
10. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails) In Process
11. Register Done!!

MrShaft696

May 13th, 2009, 05:53

Rob Mayercik

May 13th, 2009, 10:33

Hey Rob, got those rock rails installed last weekend, not too much trouble, but one of the mounts was tweaked, and my frame rail and rocker had sustained previous damage, so I had to cut and re-drill it, but good to go otherwise.

I didn't realize I had managed to bend any of the mounts - which one was the problem, out of curiosity?

Glad to hear they didn't give you too much trouble. What trail you going to christen them on?

MrShaft696

May 13th, 2009, 10:47

I didn't realize I had managed to bend any of the mounts - which one was the problem, out of curiosity?

Glad to hear they didn't give you too much trouble. What trail you going to christen them on?

The pass side front mount was a bit wavy, & it happens I had hit that part of the frame on the rocks before, so the mount was pointing down a little. Get some pics later.

D.I.T.A

May 15th, 2009, 06:56

1) install lift (done)
2) install better skidplating
3) install cb radio
4) install oba
5) install air horn
6) replace radiator
7) fix exhaust add lots of heats sheilds
8) fix bumper
9) find a place for a spare (done)
10) add front recovery point
11) put together a tool and spare parts bin (done)
12) go wheeling
and a couple extra things that poped up recently wheelbearings, fix steering, change shocks, install trans cooler, fix death wobble:shiver:, install electric fan, get lots of red bull

Rob Mayercik

May 15th, 2009, 10:49

and a couple extra things that poped up recently wheelbearings, fix steering, change shocks, install trans cooler, fix death wobble:shiver:, install electric fan, get lots of red bull

Still looking for front recovery points? I have a Hi-Country Off-Road tow hook bracket set and a pair of their D-ring mounts that, in light of the bumper I ordered, I don't appear to need.

Rob

MrShaft696

May 15th, 2009, 12:18

Still looking for front recovery points? I have a Hi-Country Off-Road tow hook bracket set and a pair of their D-ring mounts that, in light of the bumper I ordered, I don't appear to need.

Rob

when are you getting this thing?

D.I.T.A

May 15th, 2009, 19:33

Andy in Pa.

May 16th, 2009, 12:32

Just about done...

1. Lower the XJ a little (cut the front springs, and rebuild the rear leafs)Done
2. Put in the gauge package into the XJ, change sensors DONE
3. Change the CPS in the XJ (can you tell which Jeep is getting neglected?) Done
4. Put a winch bumper/winch on the MJ. Done, Bumper on, Winch on, need to raise the MJ now slightly
5. Figure out rear shock mounts on the XJ-- DONE!! (Gotta fill the shocks with N2 yet)

I am getting VERY close now. I wish I could shake-down the XJ a little before-hand, but I probably won't have time.

RCman

May 16th, 2009, 19:24

I probably won't have time.
Neither will I. Looks like mine won't be making it down this year. :(

To Finish:
- Assembling the rear D60
- Front links/mounts - DONE
- Rear links/mounts - DONE
- Steering
- Plating the front of the unibody - Semi-Complete
- Rear Bumper - Figured out in cardboard
- Welding the roof together - Semi-Complete
- NSS cleaning
- Rear coilover mounts - DONE
- Rear floor
- Gear front D60 and assemble it
- Rocker panel replacement - Semi-Complete
- Enough of a cage to drive it - Tube order next week
- Front bumper
- Buy/Mount Seats - Bought
- Rock rings on the H1s
- Mount tires
- Front shock mounts - Semi-Complete
- Buy/Install Entire fuel system
- Buy/Install Entire brake system
- Driveshafts
- Remount CB
- Paint everything
Long ways to go. :tears:

asp

May 16th, 2009, 19:41

that's ok, you can ride with me.

Rob Mayercik

May 17th, 2009, 10:30

when are you getting this thing?

Should be in the next week-10 days, I hope - have to call JCR on Monday and get an update.

Begster

May 17th, 2009, 19:45

Upon removal of my intake and manifold, I was able to see that my driver side motormount was shot. Brown Dogs are ordered, hopefully to ship out tomorrow.

Justpunchit

May 18th, 2009, 02:44

Brakes all the way around on the trailer, and now an exhaust manifold on my F-350 V-10..... horrible job if anyone knows that engine.

Mighty.Mighty_XJ

May 25th, 2009, 14:31

Well, my To Do list is long, but it's mostly easy stuff ...

- Sell my stock tire carrier
- Actually receive my new bumper, paint it, get it mounted
- Mount the body armor
- Break in my gears & ensure the locker works (fun, fun!)
- Swap the Swampers back on
- Swap over speedo gear for the 32s
- Put a new shock on the rear hatch (involves a visit to the bone yard)
- Swap on "new" hatch or fix holes in existing hatch left over from the stock carrier
- change front wiper motor
- Check u-joints, grease, etc.
- Check all fluids, change/top off/fill what's necessary

Blah, blah, blah ... the more I write, the more I remember :( .

STROKER

May 25th, 2009, 18:32

1. replace entire steering assist set-up...DONE
2. relocate and make a new trackbar...DONE
3. relocate steering assist ram...DONE
4. rear shocks...not sure of yet...DONE
5. tweak fuel set-up...DONE
6. drivers door glass...not gonna do yet...only gonna break it anyway
7. new battery...DONE
8. Tune-up oil, plugs, clean air filter...DONE

Lets rock 17 more days...woohoo :party:

STROKER

Andy in Pa.

May 25th, 2009, 18:37

Neither will I. Looks like mine won't be making it down this year. :(

Long ways to go. :tears:

Sorry, I just saw this!!!!

Thats alright, get it done and plan on a trip down later in the year, like in the fall. I am sure we'll be able to put a group together to help you break it in.

Typically I have a pass seat open too. It sounds like you GF is coming too, we'll have to find a seat for her but that shouldn't be a problem.

You better go lube and adjust the gears on your Huffy though.... looks like your going to be needing that!!!:D:firedevil

A.

Begster

May 25th, 2009, 19:00

Thats alright, get it done and plan on a trip down later in the year, like in the fall. I am sure we'll be able to put a group together to help you break it in.

Typically I have a pass seat open too. It sounds like you GF is coming too, we'll have to find a seat for her but that shouldn't be a problem.

A.

Just like the M&G we had up here in Jan, there is a space open for both Bill and Angel in my Jeep.

My list:
Replace water pump - done
Replace radiator - done
Replace exhaust header - done
Replace t-stat - done.
Break mech fan shroud - done

Left to do:
Install motor mounts once they come in
Get new mech fan shroud
Install junkyard T-case and H&T it.
Install belly pan
Weld up front bumper and install winch

vetteboy

May 25th, 2009, 19:12

Nothing to add after last weekend.

I'm gonna try to accelerate this process a little bit...I signed up to run the Uwharrie 4x4cross race over Memorial Day Weekend. Should be a good time. :D

Well, be careful what you wish for. I finally have some stuff to fix.

Bad news is, I dunno if I'll be able to get this stuff fixed before NACFest...we'll see what happens. I'm not even sure if I have a good plan on how to fix it yet. :dunno: Between RCRocs and the Line Mt. 7-miler that weekend I may come up and hang out for a night or two anyway.

This will make more sense once I get a few pics uploaded.

RCman

May 25th, 2009, 19:18

Sorry, I just saw this!!!!

Thats alright, get it done and plan on a trip down later in the year, like in the fall. I am sure we'll be able to put a group together to help you break it in.

Typically I have a pass seat open too. It sounds like you GF is coming too, we'll have to find a seat for her but that shouldn't be a problem.

You better go lube and adjust the gears on your Huffy though.... looks like your going to be needing that!!!:D:firedevil
A.Ya, I'm not happy about it but between lack of funds and time I just wasn't going to make it. :(

I appreciate the offer on the open seat I might take you up on that on a trail or two!

As for my Trek; the forks are lubed, chain lubed, tires pumped and ready. :laugh3:

Just like the M&G we had up here in Jan, there is a space open for both Bill and Angel in my Jeep.
Thanks Mark. You've got quite a list for the amount of time you've got. Better get cracking!
Well, be careful what you wish for. I finally have some stuff to fix.
Oh boy :shiver:, hopefully it isn't to bad.

Andy in Pa.

May 25th, 2009, 21:35

Well, be careful what you wish for. I finally have some stuff to fix.

Bad news is, I dunno if I'll be able to get this stuff fixed before NACFest...we'll see what happens. I'm not even sure if I have a good plan on how to fix it yet. :dunno: Between RCRocs and the Line Mt. 7-miler that weekend I may come up and hang out for a night or two anyway.

This will make more sense once I get a few pics uploaded.

LOL.... what did you do??? Sounds serious...

Yer killin' me, you were "in" to do some trail guiding for the event. Should I take you off the list?

vetteboy

May 25th, 2009, 23:22

Andy, I'm gonna do the best I can, but it's going to take a little bit of work before I even have a good idea of what I'll need to do in order to get it reliable again.

Here's the driver side frame rail...looks OK, right?

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs081.snc1/4551_567121726599_24800499_33591839_8305993_n.jpg

Uh oh...

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs081.snc1/4551_567121731589_24800499_33591840_4733540_n.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs081.snc1/4551_567121736579_24800499_33591841_7583997_n.jpg

Probably the worst one...

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4551/53/103/24800499/n24800499_33591842_1851856.jpg

Right now the steering box and track bar are flopping & moving around pretty significantly and the torque placed on the driver side motor mount isn't helping at all. I'll keep ya posted.

5spd_xj

May 26th, 2009, 06:52

OUCHHH. good luck, sir! that sucks

Rob Mayercik

May 26th, 2009, 07:11

More progress this weekend:

1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing Done!!
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend) One coat brushed on, thinking one more to go.
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed Done!!
3. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
4. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy Got rod ends, installed on new rod, but couldn't get nuts loose on the original rod.
5. Select/Acquire/Install new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised) Trigger pulled - bumper is on order
5a. (New) Pick color to paint bumper when it arrives Color picked - hammerite silver, with black shackle tabs (to be reminiscient of my Laredo bumper with pusher pads)
5b. (New) Paint the doggone thing. Hammerite Silver is on and done, just need to put the black on the shackle tabs (tonight, inside the garage)
6. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
7. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
8. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder Connectors/fuse holder laid in, just need the wire
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)
9. (New) Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM - Cover painted, lubelocker and gear oil in-house, getting the snapped Craftsman 3/16" hex bits replaced tonight. After the last time (one bit twisted, 3-4 snapped) , I won't even start this without multiple bits on hand.
10. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails) Done!! (a while ago, forgot to check it off the list)
11. Register Done!!

Andy in Pa.

May 26th, 2009, 07:45

Supermanxj

May 26th, 2009, 08:56

Originally Posted by Supermanxj http://www.naxja.org/forum/skorpyoimages/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244296758#post244296758)

Lets see.
Put Adj. Lca and Uca's on Check!!
Budget boost acos on!
remove 8.25 add D44 W/ aussie woriking on it (see below)
Wheel adapters check
Put on 33's... Need some bumpstop!!!! front on
remove carpet and trim check
remove doors!! check
replace rockers
frt. LCA skids...CHECK!!!
Probably something I am missing but Such is life

Josh

tried installing the aussie and my thrust washers looked like this hahhaa:laugh:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr55/ogsupermanxj/thrustwasher1.jpg

But here is a progress shot

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr55/ogsupermanxj/doorless.jpg

OverlandXJ

May 26th, 2009, 10:30

Damn Vette.. hope you can get it repaired.

Left you a voicemail, maybe it'll help.

STROKER

May 26th, 2009, 15:34

vetteboy

May 26th, 2009, 19:25

:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3567971263_86450ea833_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3568757136_75a6f6a822.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3568760522_84f751bb96.jpg

Gettin' it down the back stretch...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3567973347_999ba4874a.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3567973419_71bbceac37.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3568784654_676a9be832.jpg?v=0

This truck doesn't owe me anything at this point. :)

ROBZ95Xj

May 26th, 2009, 20:13

still gotta swap the stearing box and maybee the pump, change diff fluids, and hopefully get some spare shafts

MrSimon

May 27th, 2009, 06:40

My updated list

DONE
Get, clean, and paint new leaf springs for SOA
Spring over in rear & install 8.25
Install rear bumper
Install driver's side slider
Shim up hood for better cooling
Install new tie rod and ends

STILL TO DO
Install front bumper and other slider
Relocate vacuum ball and horn
Adjust drag-link to straighten steering wheel
Shim over the CAD motor
Install locker

knuckle_buster

May 27th, 2009, 11:15

STROKER

May 27th, 2009, 16:16

just use a bunch of ty-wraps to hold her together long enough to get you through nacfest :farmer:

haha ty-wraps thats funny:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::worship:

STROKER

asp

May 30th, 2009, 09:29

vette, at least that didn't happen AT nacfest...

i started on the WJ swap yesterday. going to do some fab at ross's house today. smells like progress.

ROBZ95Xj

May 30th, 2009, 15:22

biggest things i got to do
register
steering box sawp
stock tires
cd player(theres no way im makin a 7 hr trip without one)
alighnment

ROBZ95Xj

May 30th, 2009, 15:48

i can now add repair drivers door hinges to the list

MrSimon

June 1st, 2009, 07:17

Made some more progress this weekend. Finished up installing the bumpers and sliders, adjusted drag link and tie rod, relocated horn and vacuum ball, shimmed over CAD motor - and forgot to cap the vacuum lines properly so now I only get air blowing out of the defroster:rof:

http://home.comcast.net/~MrJTime/MJ/IMG_1915.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~MrJTime/MJ/IMG_1916.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~MrJTime/MJ/IMG_1920.jpg

Rob Mayercik

June 1st, 2009, 07:33

More progress this weekend. Splitting the list into "done" and "not done"

Done:
1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend) One coat brushed on for now, another after NACFest
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed
3. Select/Acquire new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised)
3a. Pick color to paint bumper when it arrives Hammerite silver, with black shackle tabs (to be reminiscient of my Laredo bumper with pusher pads)
4. Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM Installed yesterday.
5. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails)
6. Register

Not Done:
1. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember Postponed for now
2. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy Have rod ends installed on new rod, will get help next weekend on this
3. Paint bumper. Silver done, first coat black on tabs, one more coat of that tonight and then a little brush touch-up of the silver
4. Install bumper. Arrangements made to do this next Sunday morning.
5. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
6. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators
7. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder Still hunting for wire, may postpone until after NACFest
8. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1)

lobsterdmb

June 1st, 2009, 07:46

Rob, if you need a t-case cross member, I have an extra one you can have. I can bring it to NACFest

MrShaft696

June 1st, 2009, 11:00

Im almost ready to roll now, all major projects are completed, just a few odds and ends garbage. Have to post up my progress pics later.

MoparManiac

June 1st, 2009, 12:25

Well the HP44 is under the jeep and all is well so far.

Just gotta get the bumpstops in and swap to a shorter front driveshaft that Anthony was kind enough to trade me for a durango box.

Also kind of want to pick up a spare set of front shafts.

asp

June 1st, 2009, 17:37

to buy:
steel for rockers next week
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe) DONE
WJ swap stuff DONE
taller coils DONE

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners next week
fab new rockers/rock rails next week after i get steel
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them) welding tomorrow
install taller coils DONE
install and adjust rock krawler control arms DONE
install new front driveshaft DONE
install new edelbrock shocks FRONT'S DONE
install WJ steering and brakes stuff everything is fabricated (thanks ross) and apart and I have the parts, just gotta put it back together
re-fab new bumper mounts tomorrow or friday
fab new crossmember mounting system next week after i get steel
LCA skids DONE
install RE SS lines DONE
install new D30 seals DONE
maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time DONE

new things:
rebuild and install durango box rebuilding it tonight

my list is getting there.

warrior

June 1st, 2009, 17:41

I got a lot done, sandblasted and repainted my Conferr rack and made a mount for a high lift. Front pump stops came it, just need to install, order Superails two weeks ago, I hope they will be here soon. I was going to make them but I had to make a rear bumper as well and I'm running out of time. Rear bumper started, just need to fill in under the tail lights but I could run as is.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/009.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/008.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/007.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/005.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/003.jpg

lobsterdmb

June 2nd, 2009, 01:12

Move to NH Kind of done

'96 XJ:
Swap tires on to my beadlocks need to finish this week
Install Suckdown winch maybe next week monday?
Install New steering done
Frame Stiffners not happening before nacfest

'87 XJ
Wire for the winch done
Install Hitch to replace pretzeled rear tow hook not done
Replace floors and bedline if I have time not going to bother since this is going to become a whole new buggy project soon

I think were bringing both jeeps this year... change of plans and only bringing the '96 XJ due to time constraints

Rob Mayercik

June 2nd, 2009, 07:25

change of plans and only bringing the '96 XJ due to time constraints

So, who's driving then?

lobsterdmb

June 2nd, 2009, 08:02

So, who's driving then?

Will probably switch it up through-out the weekend.

Rob Mayercik

June 2nd, 2009, 10:44

Will probably switch it up through-out the weekend.

Cool. Sorry to hear you won't be bringing Melissa's Jeep along.

And yes, I'd be interested in the crossmember, thanks.

vetteboy

June 2nd, 2009, 19:13

Alright, the XJ is back together again and operational. :D

Not a bad turnaround. It's amazing to me how routine this stuff is now when years ago I would have been scared crapless about it. :eek:

Details later, now I gotta confirm when I can get off work etc. and I'll get back to y'all on the trail guide stuff.

MoparManiac

June 3rd, 2009, 08:31

Andy in Pa.

June 3rd, 2009, 12:47

:thumbup: Good to hear man.

Can't wait to see it in action.

X2...

I knew it wouldn't be broken for long...

A.

D.I.T.A

June 4th, 2009, 17:04

1) install lift -done
2) install better skidplating-meh
3) install cb radio -doing it right now
4) install oba -it can wait
5) install air horn -it can wait
6) replace radiator - done
7) fix exhaust add lots of heats sheilds -done
8) fix bumper -who fixes bumpers
9) find a place for a spare - done
10) add front recovery point- done
11) put together a tool and spare parts bin- done
12) go wheeling

fixed death wobble, installed transmission cooler,and power steering cooler, replaced passenger unit bearing, new upper and lower super flex arms installed, shaved the 8.25, changed the shocks, changed the oil, rebalenced the tires. i think i got everything coverd

:cheers: i just want to get there already and wheel the hell outta my jeep

MrShaft696

June 4th, 2009, 19:15

fixed death wobble, installed transmission cooler,and power steering cooler, replaced passenger unit bearing, new upper and lower super flex arms installed, shaved the 8.25, changed the shocks, changed the oil, rebalenced the tires. i think i got everything coverd

:cheers: i just want to get there already and wheel the hell outta my jeep

what about a lift? you still running stock height? DITA

asp

June 7th, 2009, 07:50

to buy:
steel for rockers next week
steel for front unibody stiffeners (maybe) DONE
WJ swap stuff DONE
taller coils DONE

to do:
weld on ruff stuff stiffeners next week
fab new rockers/rock rails next week after i get steel
weld on front unibody stiffeners (after making them) half done welding
install taller coils DONE
install and adjust rock krawler control arms DONE
install new front driveshaft DONE
install new edelbrock shocks FRONT'S DONE
install WJ steering and brakes stuff almost done
re-fab new bumper mounts old ones are cut off
fab new crossmember mounting system probably not happening
LCA skids DONE
install RE SS lines DONE
install new D30 seals DONE
maybe some hockey puck bumpstopping, if there's time DONE

new things:
rebuild and install durango box DONE
change AC compressor out (old one froze up) DONE

Hammered

June 7th, 2009, 14:27

OBA DONE WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

OverlandXJ

June 7th, 2009, 15:20

Started organizing gear and loading trailer today.

Really looking forward to getting out.

MDXJ

June 7th, 2009, 17:22

OBA DONE WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

does the ac still work

D.I.T.A

June 7th, 2009, 21:15

:spin3:what about a lift? you still running stock height? DITA

rubicon express 3.5 superflex uppers and lowers

Rob Mayercik

June 8th, 2009, 07:16

Well, pretty much everything that's going to get done has been done at this point. Some things have been postponed because there's just no time left. Still me and rig are both in fighting trim and ready to rumble.

The final tally:

Done:
1. Have rotted/rusted rockers replaced with HD tubing
1a. (New) Put coat of Rustoleum over primer on new rockers (waiting for warm weekend)
2. Have rusted rear quarter panels addressed
3. Select/Acquire new front bumper with integrated recovery points (my Rusty's tow hook brackets have been structurally compromised)
3a. Pick color to paint bumper when it arrives
4. Order/Install replacement diff cover on rear axle to replace peeling OEM unit
5. Coordinate meeting with MrShaft696 (he's buying my C4x4 rock rails)
6. Register
7. Paint bumper.
8. Install bumper. (Gracious thanks to the steady-handed soul who did the fender trimming for me - I don't know if I'd have been calm enough to do it myself, though I was quite calm as I watched)
9. Tweak adjustment on my auto deflators will do at campground - stupid easy

Not Done:
1. Replace mangled OEM transfer case crossmember
2. Install HD tie rod from recent Group Buy
3. Fix my homebrew power mirror harness (outstanding from pre-Moab, it's annoying me because it worked fine all summer until the carpet was reinstalled three days before I hit the road for the 25th)
5. Redo power wiring on my Tsunami compressor before it pulls completely out of the fuse holder
6. Watch the rest of the NACFest 2008 videos (got as far as me crossing of Rock Creek on Disc 1) bringing along, may try to watch some at camp on my laptop

MrShaft696

June 8th, 2009, 07:22

better hurry up this thread is almost obsolete!!!!

MrSimon

June 8th, 2009, 14:17

I installed my aussie locker in the front last night. It seems to work ... I guess ... not that I really would know if it wasn't.

Everything is all set now. The only thing I didn't do was track down my vaccum leak. No biggie - won't really want heat blowing on my feet in June anyway!

All I have left to do now is pack the truck, head to NACFEST, and promptly break all the stuff I've spent six months working on!!!

Mighty.Mighty_XJ

June 8th, 2009, 14:25

Well, my To Do list is long, but it's mostly easy stuff ...

- Sell my stock tire carrier - done
- Actually receive my new bumper, paint it, get it mounted - will be done today
- Mount the body armor - tomorrow
- Break in my gears & ensure the locker works (fun, fun!) - working on it!
- Swap the Swampers back on - Tue or Wed.
- Swap over speedo gear for the 32s N/A
- Put a new shock on the rear hatch (involves a visit to the bone yard) done
- Swap on "new" hatch or fix holes in existing hatch left over from the stock carrier - sealed the holes :(
- change front wiper motor
- Check u-joints, grease, etc.
- Check all fluids, change/top off/fill what's necessary

Blah, blah, blah ... the more I write, the more I remember :( .

Yeah, and let's add to that ... FIX THE DAMN DEATH WOBBLE!! I am so not a happy camper :cry:.

warrior

June 8th, 2009, 18:36

Got my rear bumper finished today, Someday I will box in under the tail lights and add a tire rack, but I think I'm ready.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/006-1.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/mjtj/98%20Cherokee/004-1.jpg

MrShaft696

June 8th, 2009, 19:59

vetteboy

June 9th, 2009, 00:02

I think I'm good to go now.

Made this brace for the trackbar bracket:

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs081.snc1/4551_567732173259_24800499_33626344_6677932_n.jpg

Did a bunch of plating etc on the driver frame side, built a new rear driveshaft and got it installed, swapped out the joints in the old one for a spare, tweaked a bunch of stuff on the steering, put my exhaust back together in the rear, ya know...all in a day's work. :D

Anyone who wants to follow me around Saturday, don't be scared, I don't bite...the rocks may though. :D